| Author |
Pakkala, Teuvo, 1862-1925 |
| Title |
Meripoikia: Kolminäytöksinen huvinäytelmä
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Meripoikia: Kolminäytöksinen huvinäytelmä" by Teuvo Pakkala is a play written in the early 20th century. Set in a seaside town in Finland during the 1860s, the narrative introduces various characters tied to maritime life, showcasing their relationships and interactions against a backdrop of shipwrecks, love, and the longing for adventure. The opening of the play unfolds in a lively setting where a group of boys play on a makeshift ship, singing songs of sailors and imaginations of the sea. Conversations between the children reveal the dynamics of their relationships, as they discuss a prominent girl’s affections and the stories surrounding a shipwreck. Eeva, one of the main characters, grapples with feelings tied to the return of beloved figures from the sea, while entanglements between romantic interests and familial ties hint at deeper themes of love and loss, weaving a tale that celebrates youth and the vibrant spirit of community life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Finnish drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14650 |
| Release Date |
Jan 10, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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